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\nJoin a great team and do meaningful work!
\nLearning Bird supports First Nations, Métis, and Inuit schools and Nations in building curricula, custom courses, and digital resources. We are a 100% remote company with contributors located across Canada.

\nAbout the Education Specialist (Instructional Designer)
\nThe focus of this job is on producing high-quality, detailed work based on established standards, guidelines and procedures. This is a chance to work in a professional work environment where you are set up to achieve your goals consistently and efficiently, with just the right support and structure.

\nWhat you will do:
\nYou will be creating engaging resources – a mix of videos, handouts, and slides – for our online platform. You will use your teaching experience and subject matter expertise to research topics, develop content outlines, and write age-appropriate scripts that include visual cues for our media design team. You will be open to feedback and develop innovative ways to engage learners in an online learning setting.

\nEducation, Training, & Experience Requirements
\n

A Bachelor of Education (relevant Master's or Ph.D., an asset)
2+ years of teaching or facilitating experience
Subject matter expertise and experience teaching one or more of the following areas: English language arts, math, science, social studies and/or cultural studies for Grades K-12
Experience working in a First Nations community or with Indigenous groups
Understanding of Indigenous ways of teaching and learning
Experience designing online lessons and/or developing curriculum
Excellent English writing, proofreading, and editing skills
Ability to think quickly and creatively, with strong problem-solving skills
Ability to work to tight deadlines, autonomously and without supervision
Ability to create a consistent work output while maintaining quality
Strong technology skills (Google Docs, Sheets and Meet video conferencing and other online tools required in a 100% remote environment)
Understanding of, or ability to speak an Indigenous language, an asset (Ojibwe, Cree, Mohawk, Mi’kmaq, etc.)

\nYou must also have:
\n

A suitable remote work environment
A suitable broadband Internet connection

\nThis is a full-time (40 hours/week) remote position (EST time zone) offered under a six-month contract with an option to renew. This is not a freelance opportunity.

\nLearning Bird is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. As an organization that works with First Nations, Métis and Inuit communities, we value Indigenous perspectives in the workplace and strongly encourage Indigenous candidates to apply.

\nOnly candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

\nSend us your CV in PDF format (no Word docs, please). Show us who you are and what you can do, and tell us how you think we can work together.

\nWork Remotely: Yes

\nBenefits
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Flexible hours and locations
Work from home
Computer stipend
An annual rest, in addition to your vacation time
Sick days

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